A delegation consisting of representatives of the Ministry of Mining and Geology and the “Navoiyuran” State Enterprise got acquainted with the projects of the Chinese corporation “CNNC”

At the proposal of the “China National Nuclear Corporation” (CNNC), a delegation of specialists from the ministry and the enterprise, headed by the Deputy Minister of Mining and Geology – General Director of the “Navoiyuran” State Enterprise D. Faizullaev, took part in the first international forum on the development of the natural uranium industry in Beijing. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry.

As part of the visit, a meeting was organized with “CNNC” Vice President Shen Yanfeng and a memorandum of strategic cooperation was signed between “Navoiyuran” State Enterprise and “CNNC”.

Also during the dialogue, an exchange of views took place on the implementation of other investment projects related to the uranium industry.

Representatives of the ministry and the State Enterprise “Navoiyuran” got acquainted with the activities of underground ore mining at a hydrothermal uranium deposit and heap processing of uranium-containing ores. The delegation also visited a mine for transferring uranium into solution underground, equipped with modern digital technologies that minimize the participation of workers in the technological process.

“China National Nuclear Corporation” (CNNC) is a leader in global nuclear projects in the country. The corporation is a major investor in domestic nuclear power plants operated and built in China. “CNNC” currently has 22 operating units and 6 units under construction, making it the only major uranium producer in China.